Most of Romney's top fundraisers remain anonymous

WASHINGTON (AP) ? Republican Mitt Romney has criticized Fannie Mae, but his presidential campaign accepted nearly $280,000 raised by a registered lobbyist who once represented the government mortgage giant.

Yet Romney has not identified all of his so-called fundraising "bundlers." They are the people who gather hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals and donate them to the campaign in huge sums.

President Barack Obama's re-election campaign released the names of his top fundraisers last month.

Romney's lack of disclosure makes it difficult for voters to know who wields influence within his campaign. Keeping their identities secret also could end up stinging Romney ? like the mishandled release of his income tax returns ? if voters conclude he is withholding politically damaging information.

Associated Press

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